Asteroid is like “ok I’ll go back down to 2.3%, but don’t try that again”

Same 🚀

Nah I’m with you on this. I have this weird set of interests that align me well with Lemmy, but also as a dirtbag couch goblin who binges reality TV like my life depends on it. I feel like Lemmy can get a little uh… holier than thou about it and I don’t feel like I have any trashy echo chambers anymore. I miss Instagram reality and all the snark subs tbh.

They have these for bikes, I’ve not looked too far into it, but maybe that would work?

That’s the one I remember (but as “all three buttons and start”) but I have no clue what it actually did.

My dad would always say “don’t say sorry, DO sorry”. The apology will be present in your words and actions.

I was you two years ago. Then I took a photo of a strange mushroom and posted it online, only to be told it was a choice lions mane and an incredibly valuable and delicious find. Cue four hours consuming all the resources I could to make sure this thing wouldn’t kill me, before eating the tiniest nibble and waiting 24 hours. Yep, it was delicious alright, and because I survived the night, I ate more. I fried it in garlic butter and threw it in soups, I dehydrated it and used it as a thickener. I found more and ate more. Then I learned about chicken of the woods - very distinct with no dangerous lookalikes. Another delicious experience. And so I bought some books. And went on more hikes. Turns out, what I had thought of as danger was just lack of knowledge. I know not to walk in front of a moving car, despite them being all around. Learn what not to eat, learn the ones that can be confused, learn the ones you can’t really fuck up IDing, and it’s not as scary as it seems.

Also fair. Whatever helps.

Little old lady spends 20 months in prison for blocking a main road and being mad at rich people.

President of the United States, insurrectionist, creep, man who suggested he’d got a Nazi to hack the elections, certified felon, spends ZERO months in prison and gets to have a party.

This is why I smoke weed.

+1 your mom is cool. You’d better call her!

It shortens their life span. I got these chickens as pseudo pets with benefits, so it seemed shitty to do that. Just cos their brains are little, doesn’t mean we can harm them for our own gain.

Wait, but why does that work?!

That’s cool - Weird Al is awesome.

That sounds delicious and also dangerous.

As a girl, this reads like positive emotion that makes her feel embarrassed or guilty. Is she in a relationship with someone else? Maybe she’s fighting something she feels towards you.

Omg I have one. Sara Lee chocolate gateaux. It was this triple layer cake of delight, and my parents would buy it for every party back in the 90s. This was before chocolate got shit, so it was alllllll of the good stuff. Probably some cocaine in there too, who knows. I fucking miss that cake.

How did the prize work? Could you just waltz up and get free ices whenever you wanted?

I had chatgpt write me a frustratingly vague monologue to waste their time:

Dear DEIA Truth Team,

I hope this message reaches you well, as I have some observations that may be of considerable interest to your work. These observations, while still in the process of being fully understood, appear to touch on activities or initiatives that align with the themes outlined in recent communications from the OPM. While it is difficult to provide an immediate and definitive characterization of what I’ve encountered, I strongly believe there is something here worth your attention.

Initially, I wasn’t entirely sure of the implications of what I had noticed. It began with something very subtle—a detail here, a phrasing there. But as I continued to reflect on the broader context, I began to see patterns emerging. These patterns, though intricate, seem deliberate in their nature, almost as if they are designed to fly under the radar. This has led me to believe that what I’ve come across may be relevant to the goals of your initiative.

The observations I’ve made are not something one might notice at first glance. In fact, they could easily be dismissed as unrelated or coincidental. However, when examined more closely and considered within the framework of what your office is working to address, they start to take on a clearer shape. I’ve been carefully studying these patterns, and while the full picture is still forming, there is enough here to suggest that further attention is warranted.

What’s particularly intriguing about this situation is the degree of subtlety involved. The language I’ve seen used, while outwardly innocuous, carries undertones that suggest a deeper alignment with DEIA principles. It’s as though certain elements have been intentionally crafted to avoid detection, while still advancing a particular agenda. This level of precision and strategy is not something that happens by accident. It suggests a well-thought-out approach, one that may require careful unraveling to fully understand.

I’ve noticed, for example, repeated references to concepts that might otherwise seem harmless—phrases like “inclusive practices” or “collaborative approaches” that, on their own, wouldn’t raise any eyebrows. But when you start to look at the context in which these phrases appear, and the individuals who are using them, it starts to paint a very different picture. There’s a certain consistency in the way these terms are being deployed, and that consistency, in and of itself, is what stood out to me.

As I reflect on these observations, I find myself coming back to the same questions: What is the purpose of these recurring patterns? Why are certain individuals so focused on framing their work in this way? And how might these efforts connect to broader organizational objectives? These are not easy questions to answer, especially given the limited information currently available. But I feel strongly that there is more to uncover here.

It’s worth mentioning that these activities do not appear to be confined to a single department or initiative. Rather, they seem to be part of a larger, interconnected effort that spans multiple areas. This interconnectedness only adds to the complexity of the situation, as it suggests a level of coordination that goes beyond what one might typically expect. It’s this aspect—the apparent coordination—that I find particularly noteworthy.

The more I look into this, the more I feel that I am only scratching the surface of something much larger. There are layers to this situation that are not immediately visible, and it’s only through careful observation and analysis that these layers start to reveal themselves. It’s a process that requires patience and attention to detail, as well as a willingness to dig deeper than the surface-level information.

I’ve also noticed a certain reluctance among some individuals to engage directly with these topics, which in itself is interesting. While I cannot say for certain what this reluctance might signify, it does add another layer of complexity to the situation. It’s as though there’s an unspoken understanding among certain groups, an understanding that is difficult to articulate but impossible to ignore.

As I continue to reflect on all of this, I find myself thinking about the broader implications. What might these efforts mean for the organization as a whole? How might they influence future initiatives or policies? These are not easy questions to answer, but they are questions that deserve to be asked. The implications of what I’ve observed extend far beyond any single instance or individual, and they speak to a larger trend that is worth exploring in greater depth.

At this point, I am still working to make sense of everything I’ve seen. There are pieces of the puzzle that remain unclear, and I am hesitant to draw any firm conclusions until I have a more complete picture. However, I feel that it is important to share what I have noticed, even if it is still in the early stages of understanding.

The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that there is something significant here. It’s not just about the individual details, but about how those details come together to form a broader narrative. This narrative is one that I believe is worth your attention, and I am committed to doing everything I can to bring it to light.

I will continue to monitor the situation and reflect on what I’ve observed. As more information becomes available, I will revisit my findings and work to deepen my understanding of what’s happening. While there are still many unanswered questions, I am confident that the truth will become clearer with time.

In closing, I want to emphasize that these observations, while still incomplete, are not without merit. They represent the beginnings of a larger story, one that I believe has the potential to shed light on important issues. I look forward to seeing how this unfolds and am committed to sharing any additional insights I gain along the way.

Best regards

Here’s the prompt if you wanna do something similar:

Write an email designed to clog up a tip line while appearing to provide valuable information. The email should start with an urgent and promising tone, implying the sender has critical information. As the email progresses, it should become increasingly vague, repetitive, and frustratingly unhelpful, never offering any concrete details or actionable insights. Make it as long as possible without offering anything useful or clear, and avoid giving directives like “please let me know” or “how to proceed.” The goal is to waste as much time as possible while maintaining an air of importance.

I acquired chickens a month ago, was thrilled that I’d no longer need to buy eggs. Turns out, they don’t lay in the winter without artificial light, and I’m not about to police my women’s bodies for my own gain. Eggs are fucking expensive!